Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q, 5324 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5324 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544-8612
License #: 6102529
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Drink area
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Near walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse next to single service items on shelf next to drive thru window **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Reach in freezer near two compartment sink
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Three compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Pitchers if iced tea, bucket of lemons, drink area
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Salad topping, croutons, bacon bits
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Under shelf next to box of sugar packets, drink area
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. In dry storage room **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Near two compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Knife, near walk in cooler
10/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Storage shelves in storeroom.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler(1) has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled. Dishroom area.
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled.
  • Basic - Hood filter not tightly closed together from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Packaged food stored in a container with opened food. Walk in cooler (2).
  • Basic - Portable fan had accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as non food-contact shelf cover. Cook line area.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Storeroom.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler (1). Inconsistent.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Top and under.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with food debris. Storeroom area.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Chafing fuel.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler (1).
  • Intermediate - No cold running water at two-compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler (1) - inconsistent.
  • Intermediate - Unable to dispense soap at bar handwash sink.
3/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Dish washing area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Hood filters not tightly closed together from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler(1) at the back. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Storeroom. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Walk in cooler(1) at the back. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Bar.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler(2) at the front.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Paper towels not working at handwash sink. Dish washing area.
9/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Dish washing area.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Hood filters not tightly closed together from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop on top of machine.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handsink at dish washing area clogged.
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer and walk in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Storeroom - foil lids.
  • Basic - Unwrapped beef patties stored on shelf in holding unit. Reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold-like build-up. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cook line. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Mop sink - splitter.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces in contact with potentially hazardous food not cleaned after contaminated. Clip board left on cutting board.
3/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.(cook line) Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(dish washing area)
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.(back of kitchen equipments)
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single used gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(reach in freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.(shelves in storeroom)
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(storeroom) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in and reach in coolers)
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Repeat Violation.
10/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.(cook line)
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(by cook line)
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.(ice scoop on top of machine - storeroom)
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.(shelving in storeroom)
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up.(reach in freezer and meat walk in cooler)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(reach in freezer at cook line)
  • Observed leaking faucets at plumbing fixture. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(by drivethru window and storeroom)
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.(sanitizer bucket on counter top) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(burger patties at reach in freezer)
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with food debris.(storeroom)
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Repeat Violation.
5/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.(walk in cooler at front) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(kitchen)
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(reach in cooler for ribs)
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.(front) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(for ham - walk in cooler)
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.(kitchen)
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.(straws - bar) Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
1/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Repeat Violation.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.(in storeroom)
  • Critical - Observed dented can.(1)
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(storeroom) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(new 1 door reach in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.(under)
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.(straws - bar)
9/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.(ice scoop on top of ice machine) Repeat Violation.4
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.4
  • Observed hole in ceiling.(storeroom) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(storeroom) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(reach in freezer)
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.5
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.5
  • Critical - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water.(cold water at kitchen handsink)
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
5/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented cans.(2)
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. One cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(reach in by cook line)
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(walk in cooler)
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.(ice scoop)
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.4
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation. 3
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.3
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.(straws - bar)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(storeroom)
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.4
  • Observed hole in ceiling.(storeroom)
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(kitchen) Repeat Violation. 4
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
1/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.(by cook line)
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler)
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed damaged dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.(dish washing area)
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.3
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(kitchen) Repeat Violation.3
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
9/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(raw ribs) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Repeat Violation.3
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.(storeroom area) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(kitchen sink) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation.3
  • Observed black debris accumulated on kitchen floor.(dish washing area)
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.(dish washing area)
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.(storeroom) Repeat Violation.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Repeat Violation.
3/15/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.(by drivethru window)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(reach in freezer at cook line) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Three compartment sink available.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of both ice machines.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(storeroom) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.(dish washing area) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.(storeroom)
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
1/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(reach in freezer at cook line)
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(storeroom)
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.(dish washing area)
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.(by ice bin)
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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